Pandanus veitchii
Veitch screw pine
A short-stemmed evergreen tree to 5m or more, with terminal rosettes of linear, spiny-edged leaves to 90cm long, margined with creamy-white. Flowers and fruit seldom produced
Synonyms
Pandanus veitchiiSize
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Pandanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pandanus are evergreen shrubs and trees, with terminal rosettes of spiralled, linear, spine-edged leaves. The small male and female flowers are borne on separate plants, the males in branched spikes, the females in cone-like heads
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile moist, but well drained loam-based soil (JI No2) in full sun. Prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity. Water moderately from spring to summer and apply a balanced feed every four weeks or so. Reduce feeding and watering in autumn and water only sparingly in the winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in containers at 18C (64F) as soon as ripe and after soaking them for 24 hours. Suckers may be removed and potted up separately in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning generally required under glass
Pests
Can be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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